Test 3 - Section 1

CD 2.

Test 3.

You will hear a number of different recordings and you’ll have to answer questions on what you hear.

There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you’ll have a chance to check your work.

All the recordings will be played once only.

The test is in four sections at the end of the test you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Now turn to section one.

Section one

You will hear a conversation between a customer and a salesman at a car showroom.

First you have some time to look at questions one to four.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you.

On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

Good morning please take a seat.

How can I help you?

Well, I’m thinking of buying a new car, and I’d like some advice.

Sure, yes.

Had you got any particular make in mind?

I’m interested in a leader, I’ve had one before and liked it but I haven’t really made up my mind.

The customer states that she is interested in a leader, so leader has been written in the space.

Now we shall begin, you should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time,

listen carefully and answer questions one to four.

Good morning, please take a seat.

How can I help you?

Well, I’m thinking of buying a new car and I’d like some advice.

Sure, yes.

Had you got any particular make in mind?

I’m interested in a leader, I’ve had one before and liked it but I haven’t really made up my mind.

Sure, we’ve got various models.

Um, right, what about the engine size, any ideas?

Uh the one I’ve got at the moment’s 1.2 liter engine, but I find it a bit slow on long journeys.

I’d like a bit more power this time a 1.4 I don’t think I need a 1.6 or anything.

Right, well, I think the model you’re looking at is the max.

Here’s a picture.

Oh, yes, have you got one in?

Yes, I’ll take you to have a look at it in a minute.

I’ll just get a few more details, uh is there anything else to do with the engine?

What kind of gear change do you want?

I presume you want a manual.

I’d want automatic, I’ve never driven a car with manual gears.

Right.

Well, now here’s the color chart for the max.

Have you given that any thought?

Oh, this blue is very popular at the moment.

Yes it is nice, I like blue.

Um, what’s it called?

Royal?

Yes.

Hmm, but actually I think I prefer this lighter shade here.

Skye?

Yes that’s popular too.

I think I’ll go for that.

You might have to wait a week or so for that color, but I assume that’ll be okay.

Oh yes, fine.

Well we can go outside and you can have a good look at one, and perhaps it’s fine.

Well, we can go outside and you can have a good look at one and perhaps take it out, but first can I just ask you about finance?

The cash price is going to be somewhere in the region of seven and a half thousand how would you like to pay?

Are you in a position to pay cash or would you need credit?

I’d like credit, provided the terms are reasonable.

Well you can discuss that with my colleague in a moment.

We have various arrangements, and would you be interested in us taking your present car as part exchange.

Yes.

Okay, fine.

So, I’ll just need some details from you and then we can do evaluation. is that okay?

Fine, yes.

Before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions five to ten.

Now listen and answer questions five to ten.

Could I have your full name?

Wendy harries that’s H-A-double R-I-E-S.

And is that Mrs, Miss, Muzz?

It’s doctor actually.

Oh right, and your address?

20 green banks.

Is that green spelled as in the color?

Yes that’s right.

Okay.

Alton.

Is that O-L-T-O-N?

Not quite, it begins with an a not an o.

Oh yes, that’s in Hampshire isn’t it?

That’s right.

And do you know your postcode?

Yes, it’s gu89ew.

Do you have a daytime phone number?

Well, I work at the hospital but it’s a bit difficult to get hold of me.

I can give you a number just for messages and then I’ll get back to you when I can, is that okay?

That’s fine.

It’s 0798-257-643.

Fine.

And about the car you have now what make is it?

It’s a Conti.

Do you know the year or the model name?

I think it’s 1996, and it’s called a lion like the animal.

Then it must be 1994 because they brought out the fox after that.

Oh right, yes mileage roughly?

I’m not sure I know it’s less than 70000.

Okay.

What color is it?

It’s gray, metallic gray.

Right, and one last thing what sort of condition would you say it’s in?

I’d probably describe it as reasonable, do you need to see it? it’s parked outside.

Not at the moment no, perhaps you could call in one day next week.

That is the end of section one.

You now have half a minute to check your answers.

Now turn to section two